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The first course consists of a burrata and prosciutto salad, spicy rigatoni, lamb lollipops or smoked salmon cheese puffs.—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 According to a press release, the pasta was meant to be a twist on the rigatoni shape.—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 Back at the main building, Restaurant Kinsley draws both guests and locals with a seasonal New American menu featuring oysters, rigatoni, and a flourless brownie that begs for repeat orders.—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026 For rigatoni the chef likes Pasta Rummo, especially for bolognese-type sauces.—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rigatoni
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Etymology
Italian, plural, from rigato furrowed, fluted, from past participle of rigare to furrow, flute, from riga line, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German rīga line — more at row